The All-Russian Central Executive Committee steamship "Red Star."

To: Konst. Ulyanova

15/VII.

Dear Nadyushka! I'm taking advantage of Krestinsky's trip to Perm to write to you. Perhaps it will catch up with you.

Yesterday I received a telegram from Molotov from Kazan and answered him in such a way that you should have received it before departure from Kazan, which, I was told, was scheduled for 3 o'clock in the morning.

From Molotov I learned that you did indeed have an attack of heart disease. So you are working beyond your capacity. You must observe the rules more strictly and listen properly to the doctor.

Otherwise you won't be fit for work by winter! Don't forget this!

I have already telegraphed you about matters in the People's Commissariat of Enlightenment.

On the eastern fronts — splendid. Today I learned of the capture of Yekaterinburg. In the south — a turning point, but there is still no serious change for the better. We are hopeful it will come.

I couldn't persuade Gorky to go, though I tried earnestly.

Yesterday and the day before I was in Gorki with Mitya (he's been here 4 days) and Anya. The lindens are in bloom. We had a good rest.

I embrace you warmly and kiss you. I ask you to rest more and work less.

Your V. Ulyanov

in the 4th edition of the Collected Works

Written 15 July 1919

First published in 1957

of V. I. Lenin, vol. 37

Printed from the manuscript